Brandenburg-Görden Prison

Brandenburg-Görden Prison is a correctional complex in Brandenburg an der Havel that spreads across three main sections along Anton-Saefkow-Allee and houses specialized wings for social therapy and medical care. The facility ranks among the largest detention centers in the state of Brandenburg and operates several blocks with different security levels for male inmates.

German authorities built the complex between 1927 and 1935 with the aim of creating the most modern correctional institution in Europe. From 1940 to 1945, the building served as a central execution site in the German Reich, where 2,743 people were put to death.

A memorial room established in 1975 preserves the stories of political prisoners from the National Socialist era and keeps their memory alive for those who visit. The site today belongs to the institutions that actively engage with this dark chapter of the past.

The facility remains an active correctional institution that opens to the public only on specific dates, particularly for visits to the memorial area. Advance registration is typically required to avoid disruption to the ongoing operations of the prison.

During the National Socialist period, many resistance fighters and political opponents were executed here, including members of the Red Orchestra. The number of victims makes this place one of the most significant sites of state violence in Germany.

Location: Brandenburg an der Havel

Inception: 1927

GPS coordinates: 52.42190,12.47160

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27